Integrated drone mapping systems for surveying and construction professionals.
Microdrones manufactures integrated UAV systems combining aerial LiDAR, photogrammetry, and software for geospatial professionals in surveying, construction, mining, oil and gas, and precision agriculture. Their systems include the mdLiDAR series, which produces georeferenced 3D point clouds for land surveying and site documentation. The MarketScale channel features real-world applications of drone-based mapping, covering workflow, accuracy standards, and field deployment for survey and engineering professionals.
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Down to Earth: Point Clouds to Paradise – Episode 2
Caulfield & Wheeler, Inc. is celebrating 40 years of providing professional civil engineering, planning, land surveying, and landscape architecture services to make Southeastern Florida a paradise. They pride themselves on utilizing the most recent technology available on the market, to maintain their competitive edge in order to provide clients with the most proficient and cost-effective…
Down to Earth: Land, Sea, and Air – Episode 3
The Pearl River cuts through the heart of Jackson, Mississippi, and also provides drinking water to hundreds of thousands of residents. However, the water source can also pose a threat to the local community when the levels flood. In this third episode of Down to Earth: Land, Sea, and Air by Microdrones, Mississippi D-O-T is…
Down to Earth: Land, Sea, and Air – Episode 2
The Pearl River cuts through the heart of Jackson, Mississippi, and also provides drinking water to hundreds of thousands of residents. However, the water source can also pose a threat to the local community when the levels flood. In this second episode of Down to Earth: Land, Sea, and Air by Microdrones, the Mississippi D-O-T…
Down to Earth: Land, Sea, and Air – Episode 1
The Pearl River cuts through the heart of Jackson, Mississippi, and also provides drinking water to hundreds of thousands of residents. However, the water source can also pose a threat to the local community when the levels flood. In this episode of Down to Earth: Land, Sea, and Air, a Microdrones podcast, Mississippi D-O-T is…
Microdrones CEO Discusses New Alliance with GE
Both pilots and companies are navigating a thin line between security and innovation. Host Grant Guillot talks with leaders, influencers, and experts across the drone industry to guide us through the complex web of technology and policy in the United States. Microdrones and GE recently entered into a partnership, which will see Microdrones bring GE’s Industrial…
Microdrones and GE Launch the GE Industrial Drone Line
July 7, 2021 Rome, NY- GE and Microdrones have entered into a worldwide licensing partnership, where Microdrones will bring the GE industrial drone line to market globally, providing professionals access to powerful aerial surveying technology that will enable them to work more efficiently, accurately, safely and profitably. The GE industrial drone line brings together two…
Microdrones Launches First UAV Surveying Game Show
Test your surveying and geomatics knowledge, skills, and expertise in this fun and exciting game show hosted by Microdrones on Tuesday, June 30th at 11am ET. Register HERE to play along in real-time with our contestants. By participating you can score bragging rights and enter into a random drawing to win merchandise from Microdrones. The…
Professional Drone LiDAR and Drone Photogrammetry More Accessible and Affordable Than Ever Before: Microdrones as a Service (mdaaS) Available Now
Rome, NY- Microdrones announces the launch of mdaaS- Microdrones as a Service, making its survey equipment and solutions accessible to an even broader market of surveyors and geomatics professionals. MdaaS introduces drone surveying solutions, including everything needed to do drone LiDAR and surveying the right way, with convenient hardware and software packages and affordable monthly…
Propelling: Microdrones’ Rising Growth in Australasia
Syamsul Bahri, Australasia Regional Sales Manager for Microdrones, started out selling surveying equipment, then working in the mining industry. Bahri knows firsthand how useful drones can be in those businesses. Now, he works for Microdrones, and Bahri came on Propelling to talk about Microdrones’ rising growth in the Australasia market since its entry to…
Propelling: The Sky’s the Limit with LiDAR Technology
The LiDAR technology market’s expected growth is up to USD 2.2 billion by 2024, according to Markets & Markets. The adoption of Lidar systems in UAVs is a contributing factor to this expanding growth. Chuck Dorgan, Microdrone’s Director of Sales for the Americas, and Sebastien Long, Microdrone’s Canada & US Sales manager, shared their…
Propelling: Microdrones’ First Class Support
Surveying has always been a labor-intensive, precise industry. The technological advances from Microdrones have increased precision while reducing the manpower required. On this episode of the Propelling podcast, Matt Rosenbalm, Microdrones Sales Manager for the Southern US, Ross Kenney, UAS Sales and Support Lead for Navigation Electronics, and Robert Martin, Licensed Surveyor & Senior…
Why Should I Become A Microdrones Dealer? Places
In this series of videos, the marketing team discusses the Microdrones/Distributor relationship and examines some of the reasons to become a Microdrones Distributor. The answers they come up with have been divided into a 4 part video series. Here, they review the places where Microdrones makes a difference. Tune into the other answers at these…
Why Should I Become A Microdrones Dealer? Programs
In this series of videos, the marketing team discusses the Microdrones/Distributor relationship and examines some of the reasons to become a Microdrones Distributor. The answers they come up with have been divided into a 4 part video series. Here, they review the various Marketing and Sales Programs used in conjunction with their distributors. Tune into…
Propelling: Meet Your Newest Member of Law Enforcement–Drones
“There’s never a lack of interest in what can be done with a drone,” said Rick Rayhel, sales manager for Microdrones. Here on Propelling, a Microdrones podcast, we’ve experienced the same sentiment, exploring UAVs used for all sorts of innovative purposes. Today, we highlighted their role in crime and crash scene analysis. Though new…
Propelling: How Microdrones Sets Distributors Up to Succeed with Marketing Support, Content
Drones aren’t toys; they’re solutions. On this episode of the Propelling podcast, host Daniel Litwin sat down with three Microdrones team members for an in-depth discussion on drone distributorships, branding, and the tremendous marketing opportunity that exists for third-parties looking at drones to ride the wave into the future. Today’s show features Director of…
Schübeler Technologies and Microdrones Merger
Merger with Microdrones Brings More R&D Possibilities for Schübeler When seeking to develop and enhance new and innovative technology or adding features to legacy products, being bogged down by the minutia of running a small business can take the focus off a company’s real objective: product design and creation. Administrative duties, organizational concerns and sales…
Propelling: How to Maximize Crowdsourced Content for You and Your Crowd
Developing content and telling great stories has become a fundamental pillar for modern marketing. While developing content in-house is a major function of marketing teams, crowdsourced content is integral too, connecting to audiences in really personal way. That’s exactly what the team at Microdrones is doing, using stories from their B2B end-users and distributors…
Propelling: ¿Cómo cambiarán los drones a las industrias latinoamericanas?
This podcast was conducted in Spanish. If you’d like a full transcript translation in English, as well as more insight on the state of drones in Latin America, click here. En comparación con los helicópteros y otras aeronaves tripuladas, los UAV son convenientes y económicos, requieren menos mantenimiento, menos combustible y representan menos riesgo…
Schübeler Technologies fusioniert mit Microdrones
Über mehr als 20 Jahre hat sich die Schübeler Technologies GmbH weltweit als führender Hersteller von modernen elektrischen Antriebssystemen und leichten Flugzellstrukturen etabliert. Die Produkte von Schübeler Technologies sind so konzipiert, dass sie extremen Bedingungen und anspruchsvollem Außeneinsatz standhalten und Schubkraft und leichtgewichtige Langlebigkeit für High-Tech-Anwendungen wie im professionellen Motorsport und bei schweren Außengeräten bieten….
Propelling: Taking the Future of Construction to the Skies
Drones are creating new workflows, processes and applications in construction design, surveying and mapping, and many see them as the future of the construction industry. Rick Rayhel, Microdrones‘ Sales Manager for United States’ Western Region, is one of those people; he’s seen first hand how drones can enhance the construction business. In the U.S.,…
Propelling: How Drones and 3D Mapping are Remodeling Building Design
Mapping is much different than it was even just a few years ago. Three-dimensional models are the new standard, improving upon the traditional two-dimensional renderings and blueprints. Drones are a big part of this revolution and are giving everyone from architects to surveyors unprecedented access to landscapes, structures and worksites. Irene Kwan, Microdrones‘ Sales…
Propelling: Even with Varied Regulations, the Middle East is Transforming Drone Usage, with Charles Al Rachid of Microdrones
Drones are revolutionizing the way that many companies do business all over the world, and that’s not limited to just a few countries. Though everyone feels the impact, not every country handles the growth the same. The United States is under FAA regulation and Canada follows Transport Canada rules; what do the laws and…
Microdrones Job Opportunity: Going First to Market with Experimental Design, with Recruiting Manager Eva Spexard
In this Careers Podcast, we sat down with Eva Spexard, Recruiting & EMEA HR Manager for Microdrones, to explore one of the company’s most exciting open positions: Experimental Engineer, a position that’s as much a design job as it is a technical one. This engineer would be in charge of designing electronic circuits and…
Propelling: What Canada’s New Regulations Mean for the International Drone Market with Sebastien Long of Microdrones
As drones have become more widespread in the consumer market, new regulation has been needed and set in order to ensure air traffic safety. In 2018, the U.S. introduced the FAA Reauthorization Act, which helped provide clarity to pilots of unmanned vehicles. Now, Transport Canada has announced new drone regulations as well that will…
INVENTOR AND FOUNDER OF MICRODRONES NOMINATED FOR THE 2018 AIAA AIRCRAFT DESIGN AWARD
On January 9th, 2019 the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Aircraft Design Technical Committee publicly displayed four nominees for their annual “Aircraft Design Award.” Among the four nominees was Mr. Udo Juerss of Microdrones, in Siegen, Germany. The AIAA Aircraft Design Award was established in 1968 and is presented to an individual or…
MICRODRONES EXPANDS INTO ASIA WITH ACQUISITION OF AIRCAM UAV TECHNOLOGY
New York, NY- As part of an ongoing global growth initiative, Microdrones has acquired Aircam UAV Technology (“Aircam”), a 64 employee Chinese company with its main location in Foshan, an hour-drive from Guangzhou in Southern China, and a branch in Beijing. Aircam has developed a large Chinese and Southeast Asian customer base with a focus…
MICRODRONES SHOWCASES END TO END WORKFLOW WITH 3 NEW VIDEOS FEATURING SPATIAL DATA CONSULTANTS
In August of 2018, Microdrones partnered with Spatial Data Consultants (SDC), a full service professional organization specializing in offering a variety of Photogrammetry, Surveying, Remote Sensing and GIS related services. Together SDC and Microdrones collaborated to bring the first mdLiDAR3000 to North Carolina. One of the benefits of working with Microdrones is that they have…
PROPELLING: BEST PRACTICES FOR DISTRIBUTORS WITH AUDREY PANN OF MICRODRONES
MEET AUDREY PANN Audrey Pann is the Microdrones sales manager for the southern and western parts of Europe. She started with Microdrones in February of 2017, bringing a wealth of experience from her career in sales and marketing. Prior to Microdrones, Audrey was a sales executive and associate for R&Drone where she oversaw marketing…
MICRODRONES MERGES WITH SCHÜBELER TECHNOLOGIES
Siegen, Germany- As part of ongoing global expansion, Microdrones is proud to announce a merger with Schübeler Technologies. Since its founding in 1997, Schübeler has built a global business by providing advanced fan propulsion jets and lightweight composite materials fabrication. Offering a full product lineup of robust turbo fans, jets, compressors, pumps, electric motors, carbon…
NEW PODCAST: FINDING A CAREER IN DRONES WITH EVA SPEXARD OF MICRODRONES
FINDING A CAREER IN DRONES WITH EVA SPEXARD OF MICRODRONES Often times, when people think about drones, they think about taking a toy, like a remote controlled airplane, out to a field and having a fun time. However, the technology in drones has become incredibly more advanced and the applications and uses for a…
MICRODRONES LAUNCHES 3 NEW SYSTEMS IN FALL 2018
It was a very busy fall 2018, with Microdrones going “on tour” to work with distributors, customers and trade show prospects to show them three new systems. The fall trade show season may be coming to a close, but the excitement is just beginning. If you are interested in learning more about making a Microdrones…
MICRODRONES EXPANDS INTO EASTERN EUROPE WITH DOMINIK WOJCIK OF MICRODRONES
Prior to Microdrones, Dominik developed over 16 years of experience in consumer and commercial electronics. Most recently he was the Sales Manager for Parrot, where he created great business relations with distributors, telecoms, chain stores, resellers, retail and e-commerce. He learned much about the consumer side of the drone business. However, he recognized that…
Microdrones Launches 3 New Systems During Fall 2018 Trade Show Season
The Microdrones Team was excited to meet hundreds of geomatics professionals at the 2018 Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas this month. Launching three new systems – mdLiDAR3000, mdMapper1000PPK and mdMapper1000+, we continue our commitment to deliver a powerful lineup of fully integrated TOOLS, NOT TOYS. Set up a time to talk with us! http://lp.microdrones.com/youtube
MICRODRONES GOES BIG WITH RELEASE OF MDLIDAR3000, AS WELL AS TWO NEW MDMAPPER SYSTEMS
Las Vegas, Nevada- Announced today at the Commercial UAV Expo was the launch of the new mdLiDAR3000. It’s the newest LiDAR system from Microdrones that combines the heavy lifting power of the md4-3000 drone with a RIEGL LiDAR and a SONY camera for rapidly producing colorized pointclouds. The new system is unique because it takes advantage of…
MICRODRONES HEADS DOWN UNDER TO LEARN WHAT’S UP IN THE AUSTRALIAN DRONE MARKET
A DEVELOPING INDUSTRY Microdrones continues to grow and lead the commercial drone industry, building a footprint in Europe, Africa, North America, Latin America and Australia. In March of 2018, Darren Wilkinson joined the team to help grow the Australian market as the Microdrones Sales Manager for the Australia and New Zealand regions. Wilkinson has been…
GETTING OUR BOOTS MUDDY: MICRODRONES SOLUTIONS, APPLICATIONS AND DELIVERABLES
Matt Rosenbalm, the Microdrones Sales Manager for the Southern United States, regularly spends time on active sites with Brent Scarbrough & Company as they use the Microdrones mdMapper1000DG to create topographic maps of construction projects. Getting his boots muddy is a great way for Matt to interact with his customers and help make sure the Microdrones platform…
Watch: Microdrones mdMapper1000DG- The Connected Construction Site
Are you a geomatics professional looking for a UAV mapping, surveying or LiDAR system? Get in touch with us: http://lp.microdrones.com/youtube
Watch: Microdrones mdMapper1000DG on the construction site
Are you a geomatics professional looking for a UAV mapping, surveying or LiDAR system? Get in touch with us: http://lp.microdrones.com/youtube
MICRODRONES LAUNCHES THREE EXCITING, NEW PRODUCT DEMONSTRATION VIDEOS FOR ITS PROFESSIONAL DRONE MAPPING PACKAGES
Rome, NY- Microdrones has made it easy to learn all about the benefits and solutions provided by the mdMapper1000, the mdMapper1000DG and the mdLiDAR1000through a series of exciting new product demonstration videos available on YouTube. All three videos showcase the unique capabilities of each professional drone mapping package offered by Microdrones. LEARN MORESCHEDULE A MEETING Microdrones mdMapper1000 Video The…
CANSEL TO DISTRIBUTE MICRODRONES FULLY INTEGRATED DRONE SYSTEMS THROUGHOUT CANADA
Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC Canada- Leading geospatial solutions provider, Cansel, signed an agreement to distribute Microdrones integrated systems. With 23 locations and a strong reputation dating back to 1966, Cansel is firmly positioned to help customers adopt drone technology for geospatial applications. Martin Trudelle, Vice President of Geospatial Business for Cansel, explains “We were looking for a…
Behind The Name: Microdrones
Mike Dziok, Marketing Director of Microdrones, has been with the company for over two years. With a strong background in marketing, he is excited to be involved in the product/solution aspect of Microdrones. He recently spoke about his experience and duties with the company as well as the trends he has witnessed and expects in…
Behind The Name: Microdrones
Mike Dziok, Marketing Director of Microdrones, has been with the company for over two years. With a strong background in marketing, he is excited to be involved in the product/solution aspect of Microdrones. He recently spoke about his experience and duties with the company as well as the trends he has witnessed and expects in…
VIDEO BLOG RECAP: ASPRS WORKSHOP AT 2018 INTERNATIONAL LIDAR MAPPING FORUM, SPONSORED BY MICRODRONES
Back in February, Microdrones sponsored a special ASPRS workshop on Unmanned Aerial LiDAR following the 2018 International LiDAR Mapping Forum in Denver, Colorado. Watch this fun video recap of the event and to see why it’s important for professionals to stay on top of their game at industry events like this. LEARN MORESCHEDULE A MEETING…
Microdrones – People behind the Products
Microdrones is a rapidly expanding global company, with many challenging and rewarding positions available for geospatial, aviation, software and business professionals. Check out a great video about Microdrones as well as the currently available positions here: https://www.microdrones.com/en/team/career/
10 WAYS MICRODRONES SYSTEMS ARE BEING USED FOR BUSINESS
Unmanned aerial vehicles, particularly the totally integrated mapping solutions from Microdrones, are reinventing old ways of doing business. Whether it’s innovation in construction or new capabilities for emergency responders and precision agriculture, drones are making business operations easier in multiple industries. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released rules on commercial drone usage in 2016, helping…
MICRODRONES SHOWCASES TURNKEY UNMANNED AERIAL LIDAR SYSTEM AT ILMF 2018
A technical conference and exhibition showcasing the latest airborne, terrestrial, and underwater LiDAR, the International LiDAR Mapping Forum (ILMF) recently took place in Denver, Colorado. This premier event was co-located with the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing Conference (ASPRS). The forum and conference together provided attendees with a rich opportunity to see the latest in LiDAR mapping…
GET LIDAR DONE: PLAN, FLY, PROCESS AND VISUALIZE WITH MICRODRONES
The Microdrones team was thrilled to demonstrate its mdLiDAR1000 system at the ILMF and ASPRS Conference in Denver last week. We’ve had many requests for information about the workflow, so we created this video blog to walk you through the basics. Learn more about mdLiDAR1000 by clicking here. Read more at microdrones.com
EASE OF USE – MICRODRONES MDCOCKPIT APP FOR ANDROID
mdCockpit from Microdrones is an Android tablet app that makes it easy to plan and monitor missions for surveying, mapping, inspection projects and more. In this video, you’ll see it in action during a methane gas inspection project. Learn more about the fully integrated packages offered by Microdrones here: https://www.microdrones.com/en/mdsolutions/ Read more at microdrones.com
Drones Are Mapping The Future with Chuck Dorgan of Microdrones
On this episode of the AEC podcast, we have Mike Dziok & Chuck Dorgan from Microdrones on the show talking about the future of surveying technology. Drones have many uses today, but one of the most commercially viable applications is how they are improving mapping, land surveying, and precision agriculture.